Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Party meetings and local events on the Benton County calendar

State, National, and Featured events also available on our National events calendar

Washington 4th District Public Calendar

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Upcoming Local Party Meetings and Affinity Group Activities

Benton County Democrats E-Board Meeting February 10 at 6:00

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Featured Items

Choose Democracy invites everyone to observe a minute of silence each Wednesday at 9:53 AM PST in a Minute for US. This was the time when the Capitol was breached on January 6. It’s a weekly moment of silence to honor those suffering under this administration and the destruction it’s causing.

He has been in office for 21 days.

He may be in office for 1439 days more.

A new legislative session has begun. Follow the progress of bills of interest in the Legislation section of the Committee News page. You can add to the list of bills by contacting the Webmaster.

Indivisible: A Practical Guide to Democracy on the Brink.

BCDCC News and Views – Google document for news items and public comment

Newly Approved 2024 Platform

Good of the Order – What Can I Do?

Do you find it difficult to refute conspiracy theories from your family or friends? Try this AI-powered chatbot to construct well-reasoned counter-arguments. Or send them the link for them to try it themselves.
DebunkBot

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New on the Website

Our Link List page has been updated to include a section on links to sister groups organizing for resistance.

Democracy Labs – How many Americans may die as Trump cuts medical research funding to give tax cuts to billionaires? Check this map!

Democratic National Committee – Millions of us all across the country voted against Trump’s agenda and are committed to fighting back. Will you join us today?

Simon Rosenberg – We Had Some Important Wins This Past Week. Let’s Keep Fighting And Get Some More

Dems 101 – Time to grab the wheel!

ACLU – Our response to this constitutional crisis

Fix Democracy First – TODAY is the last day to register for Democracy Lobby Day 2025 on Feb 12th in Olympia!

Women’s March – Road Rules for Handmaids

State Committee – SIGN: Stop “President” Elon Musk!

Faith Action Network – Make a Difference! Legislative Session Week 4 Action Alerts and Recap

Alliance for Gun Responsibility – Hear from Renee Hopkins on The Commute with Carlson

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You can suggest additional riffs by contributing them to our Google Doc, You Might Be A Democrat

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Visit our News and Views Google Doc

Dems Make Life Better

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Link to Call to Meeting Invitation

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Here are some ways you can take action.

• Sat, Feb 8 @ 1pm
  Indivisible Daybreak: Meet and Strategize ›
• Sun, Feb 9 @ 6pm
  Organizing Call for Los Angeles Area – Democracy Action Network ›
• Sun, Feb 16 @ 4pm
  Organizing Call for Los Angeles Area – Democracy Action Network ›
• Wed, Feb 12 @ 5pm
  Solidarity Warriors Action Group ›
• Mon, Feb 10 @ 7am
  Join “COFFEE & CONVERSATION”: Reacting to Trump 2.0 – Every Weekday M-F @9 AM CT Zoom! 5yrs running ›
• Fri, Feb 14 @ 3pm
  Join “Unhappy/Happy Hour” Zoom: “Bracing For Trump 2.0” How are YOU Resisting? Fri, Feb. 7th @5pm CT ›

All times PST

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🗓️Here are some ways you can take action.

• Mon, Feb 10 @ 10am
  What is Get Out the Vote? ›
• Mon, Feb 12 @ 10am
  How to Develop Your GOTV Universe ›
• Mon, Feb 18 @ 10am
  Recruiting Strong Candidates to Run for Office ›
• Thu, Feb 20 @ 10am
  Building Political Bank: Black Women in Democratic Fundraising ›
• Tue, Feb 25 @ 10am
  What is a Democratic Precinct Chair? ›
• Thu, Feb 27 @ 10am
  Setting Up Your Local Democratic Party’s Structure ›

All times PST

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Connect with us on social media!

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Here are some ways you can take action.

Thu, Feb 20 @ 12pm
Abolition Action Hour ›

Join SURJ’s monthly Abolition Action Hours to take collective action with SURJ and our partners in the fight for racial and economic justice! In our…

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Thu, Feb 27 @ 5pm · Working Families Party
Working Families Party Mass Calls ›

Donald Trump will be returning to the White House in 2025. It’s up to us to build the movement that will fight for each other over the next four years…

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All times PST

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🗓️Here are some ways you can take action.

• Mon, Feb 3 @ 10am
  So You Want to Run for Office: Black History Month edition ›
• Mon, Feb 4 @ 10am
  Planning Your Fundraising Strategy ›
• Mon, Feb 6 @ 10am
  Field Tactics 101 ›
• Mon, Feb 10 @ 10am
  What is Get Out the Vote? ›
• Mon, Feb 12 @ 10am
  How to Develop Your GOTV Universe ›
• Mon, Feb 18 @ 10am
  Recruiting Strong Candidates to Run for Office ›

All times PST

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Connect with us on social media!

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This is just a reminder that the Washington State organization of the League of Women Voters has some excellent resources on becoming involved in your democracy.

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